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Having aorta valve replacement: I’m scared

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Jun 14, 2023 | Replies (46)
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@raydiesposti

Hi Teresa,

The company that manufactures it is Edwards Lifesciences. You can do a search on their website. It is an artificial valve composed of a cobalt-chromium frame and bovine tissue.

I hope your valve continues to function well for many more years. I think the Sapien 3 is designed to last 15 years. I think it is approved to replace a previously implanted artificial valve, but maybe you can ask your cardiologist about this. But it is also a new valve with recent approval by the FDA so does not have any long-term data.

Ray

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jun 14, 2023

@raydiesposti
I do appreciate this information, Ray. I have an appointment with the cardiologist in September and this might be a good topic of conversation then.

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